Thailand

Geography

Main article: Geography of Thailand

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Thailand is home to several distinct geographic regions, partly corresponding to the provincial groups. The north of the country is mountainous, with the highest point being the Doi Inthanon at 2,576 m. The northeast consists of the Khorat Plateau, bordered to the east by the Mekong river. The centre of the country is dominated by the predominantly flat Chao Phraya river valley, which runs into the Gulf of Thailand. The south consists of the narrow Kra Isthmus that widens into the Malay Peninsula.

Related Topics:
Doi Inthanon - Khorat Plateau - Mekong - Chao Phraya - Gulf of Thailand - Kra Isthmus - Malay Peninsula

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The local climate is tropical and characterised by monsoons. There is a rainy, warm, and cloudy southwest monsoon from mid-May to September, as well as a dry, cool northeast monsoon from November to mid-March. The southern isthmus is always hot and humid. Major cities beside the capital Bangkok include Nakhon Ratchasima, Udon Thani, Nakhon Sawan, Chiang Mai,Surat Thani, Phuket and Hat Yai(Songkhla).

Related Topics:
Climate - Monsoon - Bangkok - Nakhon Ratchasima - Udon Thani - Nakhon Sawan - Chiang Mai - Surat Thani - Phuket - Hat Yai - Songkhla

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See also: List of islands of Thailand

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